BILL NUMBER: AB 1669	CHAPTERED  09/27/00

	CHAPTER   688
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE   SEPTEMBER 27, 2000
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR   SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
	PASSED THE ASSEMBLY   AUGUST 31, 2000
	PASSED THE SENATE   AUGUST 25, 2000
	AMENDED IN SENATE   AUGUST 21, 2000
	AMENDED IN SENATE   AUGUST 10, 2000
	AMENDED IN SENATE   JULY 6, 2000
	AMENDED IN SENATE   JUNE 5, 2000
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY   JANUARY 5, 2000

INTRODUCED BY   Committee on Judiciary (Kuehl (Chair), Aroner,
Corbett, Hertzberg, Jackson, Knox, Shelley, and Steinberg)

                        MARCH 15, 1999

   An act to amend Section 1788.17 of the Civil Code, to amend
Sections 403, 404, 527, 527.6, 527.8, 871.3, 1277, 1731, 1738, 2024,
2031, and 2094 of, to repeal Sections 2095, 2096, and 2097 of, the
Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 66909.2 and 66909.5 of the
Government Code, to amend Section 14029 of the Penal Code, to amend
Section 1310 of the Probate Code, and to amend Section 2805 of the
Vehicle Code, relating to civil procedure.



	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 1669, Committee on Judiciary.  Civil procedure.
   Existing law sets forth the requirements of federal law that shall
apply to the collection of consumer debts; sets forth the procedure
for the transfer or consolidation of civil actions; exempts certain
petitions for protective orders, restraining orders, and injunctions
from filing fee requirements; sets forth procedures for the relief of
good faith improvers of land; specifies the procedure for a change
of name; establishes early mediation pilot programs in 4 superior
courts; sets the time limits for discovery in civil actions;
regulates supplemental demands for the inspection of documents in a
civil action; prescribes the form of an oath, affirmation,
declaration; and specifies the effect of an appeal in a proceeding
under the Probate Code.
   This bill would revise the provisions regarding the requirements
of federal law that shall apply to the collection of consumer debts;
the procedure for the transfer or consolidation of civil actions; the
exemption of certain petitions for protective orders, restraining
orders, and injunctions from filing fee requirements; the procedures
for the relief of good faith improvers of land; the procedure for a
change of name; provisions governing early mediation pilot programs
in 4 superior courts; the time limits for discovery in civil actions;
the authorization for supplemental demand for the inspection of
documents in a civil action; the form of an oath, affirmation,
declaration; and the effect of an appeal in a proceeding under the
Probate Code.  The bill would also incorporate changes to Section
1277 of the Code of Civil Procedure proposed by AB 205 and AB 2155,
contingent upon their prior enactment.
   Existing law establishes the California Tahoe Conservancy, to be
repealed January 1, 2001, by which date the conservancy shall report
to the Legislature, as specified, and exempts the conservancy from
liability for injuries caused by a natural condition of unimproved
land.  Existing law also authorizes specified law enforcement
officers to inspect vehicles and vehicle components to establish
rightful ownership or possession.
   This bill would extend the date by which the California Tahoe
Conservancy shall be repealed and by which the conservancy shall
report to the Legislature to January 1, 2006, and expand the
exemption for the conservancy from liability for injuries caused by a
natural condition of unimproved land.
   The bill would also add district attorney investigators to the law
enforcement officers authorized to inspect vehicles and vehicle
components to establish rightful ownership or possession.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:


  SECTION 1.  Section 1788.17 of the Civil Code is amended to read:
   1788.17.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, every
debt collector collecting or attempting to collect a consumer debt
shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1692b to 1692j,
inclusive, of, and shall be subject to the remedies in Section 1692k
of, Title 15 of the United States Code.  However, subsection (11) of
Section 1692e and Section 1692g shall not apply to any person
specified in paragraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (6) of Section
1692a of Title 15 of the United States Code or that person's
principal.  The references to federal codes in this section refer to
those codes as they read January 1, 2001.
  SEC. 2.  Section 403 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   403.  A judge may, on motion, transfer an action or actions from
another court to that judge's court for coordination with an action
involving a common question of fact or law within the meaning of
Section 404.  The motion shall be supported by a declaration stating
facts showing that the actions meet the standards specified in
Section 404.1, are not complex as defined by the Judicial Council and
that the moving party has made a good faith effort to obtain
agreement to the transfer from all parties to each action.  Notice of
the motion shall be served on all parties to each action and on each
court in which an action is pending.  Any party to that action may
file papers opposing the motion within the time permitted by rule of
the Judicial Council.  The court to which a case is transferred may
order the cases consolidated for trial pursuant to Section 1048
without any further motion or hearing.
   If the cases are pending in different courts of the same county,
the judge who grants the motion to transfer may also order the cases
consolidated for trial in the receiving court.
   The Judicial Council may adopt rules to implement this section,
including rules prescribing procedures for preventing duplicative or
conflicting transfer orders issued by different courts.
  SEC. 3.  Section 404 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   404.  When civil actions sharing a common question of fact or law
are pending in different courts, a petition for coordination may be
submitted to the Chairperson of the Judicial Council, by the
presiding judge of any such court, or by any party to one of the
actions after obtaining permission from the presiding judge, or by
all of the parties plaintiff or defendant in any such action.  A
petition for coordination, or a motion for permission to submit a
petition, shall be supported by a declaration stating facts showing
that the actions are complex, as defined by the Judicial Council and
that the actions meet the standards specified in Section 404.1.  On
receipt of a petition for coordination, the Chairperson of the
Judicial Council may assign a judge to determine whether the actions
are complex, and if so, whether coordination of the actions is
appropriate, or the Chairperson of the Judicial Council may authorize
the presiding judge of a court to assign the matter to judicial
officers of the court to make the determination in the same manner as
assignments are made in other civil cases.
   Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when civil actions
sharing a common question of fact or law are pending in a superior
court and in a municipal court of the same county, the superior court
may, on the motion of any party supported by an affidavit stating
facts showing that the actions meet the standards specified in
Section 404.1, order transfer from the municipal court and
consolidation of the actions in the superior court.
  SEC. 4.  Section 527 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   527.  (a) A preliminary injunction may be granted at any time
before judgment upon a verified complaint, or upon affidavits if the
complaint in the one case, or the affidavits in the other, show
satisfactorily that sufficient grounds exist therefor.  No
preliminary injunction shall be granted without notice to the
opposing party.
   (b) A temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction, or
both, may be granted in a class action, in which one or more of the
parties sues or defends for the benefit of numerous parties upon the
same grounds as in other actions, whether or not the class has been
certified.
   (c) No temporary restraining order shall be granted without notice
to the opposing party, unless both of the following requirements are
satisfied:
   (1) It appears from facts shown by affidavit or by the verified
complaint that great or irreparable injury will result to the
applicant before the matter can be heard on notice.
   (2) The applicant or the applicant's attorney certifies one of the
following to the court under oath:
   (A) That within a reasonable time prior to the application the
applicant informed the opposing party or the opposing party's
attorney at what time and where the application would be made.
   (B) That the applicant in good faith attempted but was unable to
inform the opposing party and the opposing party's attorney,
specifying the efforts made to contact them.
   (C) That for reasons specified the applicant should not be
required to so inform the opposing party or the opposing party's
attorney.
   (d) In case a temporary restraining order is granted without
notice in the contingency specified in subdivision (c):
   (1) The matter shall be made returnable on an order requiring
cause to be shown why a preliminary injunction should not be granted,
on the earliest day that the business of the court will admit of,
but not later than 15 days or, if good cause appears to the court, 22
days from the date the temporary restraining order is issued.
   (2) The party who obtained the temporary restraining order shall,
within five days from the date the temporary restraining order is
issued or two days prior to the hearing, whichever is earlier, serve
on the opposing party a copy of the complaint if not previously
served, the order to show cause stating the date, time, and place of
the hearing, any affidavits to be used in the application, and a copy
of the points and authorities in support of the application.  The
court may for good cause, on motion of the applicant or on its own
motion, shorten the time required by this paragraph for service on
the opposing party.
   (3) When the matter first comes up for hearing, if the party who
obtained the temporary restraining order is not ready to proceed, or
if the party has failed to effect service as required by paragraph
(2), the court shall dissolve the temporary restraining order.
   (4) The opposing party is entitled to one continuance for a
reasonable period of not less than 15 days or any shorter period
requested by the opposing party, to enable the opposing party to meet
the application for a preliminary injunction.  If the opposing party
obtains a continuance under this paragraph, the temporary
restraining order shall remain in effect until the date of the
continued hearing.
   (5) Upon the filing of an affidavit by the applicant that the
opposing party could not be served within the time required by
paragraph (2), the court may reissue any temporary restraining order
previously issued.  The reissued order shall be made returnable as
provided by paragraph (1), with the time for hearing measured from
the date of reissuance.  No fee shall be charged for reissuing the
order.
   (e) The opposing party may, in response to an order to show cause,
present affidavits relating to the granting of the preliminary
injunction, and if the affidavits are served on the applicant at
least two days prior to the hearing, the applicant shall not be
entitled to any continuance on account thereof.  On the day the order
is made returnable, the hearing shall take precedence over all other
matters on the calendar of the day, except older  matters of the
same character, and matters to which special precedence may be given
by law.  When the cause is at issue it shall be set for trial at the
earliest possible date and shall take precedence over all other
cases,  except older matters of the same character, and matters to
which special precedence may be given by law.
   (f) Notwithstanding failure to satisfy the time requirements of
this section, the court may nonetheless hear the order to show cause
why a preliminary injunction should not be granted if the moving and
supporting papers are served within the time required by Section 1005
and one of the following conditions is satisfied:
   (1) The order to show cause is issued without a temporary
restraining order.
   (2) The order to show cause is issued with a temporary restraining
order, but is either not set for hearing within the time required by
paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), or the party who obtained the
temporary restraining order fails to effect service within the time
required by paragraph (2) of subdivision (d).
   (g) This section does not apply to an order issued under the
Family Code.
   (h) As used in this section:
   (1) "Complaint" means a complaint or a cross-complaint.
   (2) "Court" means the court in which the action is pending.
  SEC. 5.  Section 527.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   527.6.  (a) A person who has suffered harassment as defined in
subdivision (b) may seek a temporary restraining order and an
injunction prohibiting harassment as provided in this section.
   (b) For the purposes of this section, "harassment" is unlawful
violence, a credible threat of violence, or a knowing and willful
course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously
alarms, annoys, or harasses the person, and that serves no legitimate
purpose.  The course of conduct must be such as would cause a
reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and must
actually cause substantial emotional distress to the plaintiff.
   As used in this subdivision:
   (1) "Unlawful violence" is any assault or battery, or stalking as
prohibited in Section 646.9 of the Penal Code, but shall not include
lawful acts of self-defense or defense of others.
   (2) "Credible threat of violence" is a knowing and willful
statement or course of conduct that would place a reasonable person
in fear for his or her safety, or the safety of his or her immediate
family, and that serves no legitimate purpose.
   (3) "Course of conduct" is a pattern of conduct composed of a
series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a
continuity of purpose, including following or stalking an individual,
making harassing telephone calls to an individual, or sending
harassing correspondence to an individual by any means, including,
but not limited to, the use of public or private mails, interoffice
mail, fax, or computer e-mail.  Constitutionally protected activity
is not included within the meaning of "course of conduct."
   (c) Upon filing a petition for an injunction under this section,
the plaintiff may obtain a temporary restraining order in accordance
with Section 527, except to the extent this section provides a rule
that is inconsistent.  A temporary restraining order may be issued
with or without notice upon an affidavit that, to the satisfaction of
the court, shows reasonable proof of harassment of the plaintiff by
the defendant, and that great or irreparable harm would result to the
plaintiff.  In the discretion of the court, and on a showing of good
cause, a temporary restraining order issued under this section may
include other named family or household members who reside with the
plaintiff.  A temporary restraining order issued under this section
shall remain in effect, at the court's discretion, for a period not
to exceed 15 days, or, if the court extends the time for hearing
under subdivision (d), not to exceed 22 days, unless otherwise
modified or terminated by the court.
   (d) Within 15 days, or, if good cause appears to the court, 22
days from the date the temporary restraining order is issued, a
hearing shall be held on the petition for the injunction.  The
defendant may file a response that explains, excuses, justifies, or
denies the alleged harassment or may file a cross-complaint under
this section.  At the hearing, the judge shall receive any testimony
that is relevant, and may make an independent inquiry.  If the judge
finds by clear and convincing evidence that unlawful harassment
exists, an injunction shall issue prohibiting the harassment.  An
injunction issued pursuant to this section shall have a duration of
not more than three years.  At any time within the three months
before the expiration of the injunction, the plaintiff may apply for
a renewal of the injunction by filing a new petition for an
injunction under this section.
   (e) Nothing in this section shall preclude either party from
representation by private counsel or from appearing on the party's
own behalf.
   (f) In a proceeding under this section where there are allegations
or threats of domestic violence, a support person may accompany a
party in court and, where the party is not represented by an
attorney, may sit with the party at the table that is generally
reserved for the party and the party's attorney.  The support person
is present to provide moral and emotional support for a person who
alleges he or she is a victim of domestic violence.  The support
person is not present as a legal adviser and shall not give legal
advice.  The support person shall assist the person who alleges he or
she is a victim of domestic violence in feeling more confident that
he or she will not be injured or threatened by the other party during
the proceedings where the person who alleges he or she is a victim
of domestic violence and the other party must be present in close
proximity.  Nothing in this subdivision precludes the court from
exercising its discretion to remove the support person from the
courtroom if the court believes the support person is prompting,
swaying, or influencing the party assisted by the support person.
   (g) Upon filing of a petition for an injunction under this
section, the defendant shall be personally served with a copy of the
petition, temporary restraining order, if any, and notice of hearing
of the petition.  Service shall be made at least five days before the
hearing.  The court may for good cause, on motion of the plaintiff
or on its own motion, shorten the time for service on the defendant.

   (h) The court shall order the plaintiff or the attorney for the
plaintiff to deliver a copy of each temporary restraining order or
injunction, or modification or termination thereof, granted under
this section, by the close of the business day on which the order was
granted, to the law enforcement agencies within the court's
discretion as are requested by the plaintiff.  Each appropriate law
enforcement agency shall make available information as to the
existence and current status of these orders to law enforcement
officers responding to the scene of reported harassment.
   An order issued under this section shall, on request of the
plaintiff, be served on the defendant, whether or not the defendant
has been taken into custody, by any law enforcement officer who is
present at the scene of reported harassment involving the parties to
the proceeding.  The plaintiff shall provide the officer with an
endorsed copy of the order and a proof of service that the officer
shall complete and send to the issuing court.
   Upon receiving information at the scene of an incident of
harassment that a protective order has been issued under this
section, or that a person who has been taken into custody is the
subject of an order, if the protected person cannot produce a
certified copy of the order, a law enforcement officer shall
immediately attempt to verify the existence of the order.
   If the law enforcement officer determines that a protective order
has been issued, but not served, the officer shall immediately notify
the defendant of the terms of the order and shall at that time also
enforce the order.  Verbal notice of the terms of the order shall
constitute service of the order and is sufficient notice for the
purposes of this section and for the purposes of Section 273.6 and
subdivision (g) of Section 12021 of the Penal Code.
   (i) The prevailing party in any action brought under this section
may be awarded court costs and attorney's fees, if any.
   (j) Any willful disobedience of any temporary restraining order or
injunction granted under this section is punishable pursuant to
Section 273.6 of the Penal Code.
   (k) This section does not apply to any action or proceeding
covered by Title 1.6C (commencing with Section 1788) of the Civil
Code or by Division 10 (commencing with Section 6200) of the Family
Code.  Nothing in this section shall preclude a plaintiff's right to
use other existing civil remedies.
   (l) The Judicial Council shall promulgate forms and instructions
therefor, and rules for service of process, scheduling of hearings,
and any other matters required by this section.  The petition and
response forms shall be simple and concise, and their use by parties
in actions brought pursuant to this section shall be mandatory.
   (m) A temporary restraining order or injunction relating to
harassment or domestic violence issued by a court pursuant to this
section shall be issued on forms adopted by the Judicial Council of
California and that have been approved by the Department of Justice
pursuant to subdivision (i) of Section 6380 of the Family Code.
However, the fact that an order issued by a court pursuant to this
section was not issued on forms adopted by the Judicial Council and
approved by the Department of Justice shall not, in and of itself,
make the order unenforceable.
   (n) Information on any temporary restraining order or injunction
relating to harassment or domestic violence issued by a court
pursuant to this section shall be transmitted to the Department of
Justice in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 6380 of the
Family Code.
   (o) There shall be no filing fee for a petition that alleges that
a person has inflicted or threatened violence against the petitioner,
or stalked the petitioner, or acted or spoke in any other manner
that has placed the petitioner in reasonable fear of violence, and
that seeks a protective or restraining order or injunction
restraining stalking or future violence or threats of violence, in
any action brought pursuant to this section.  No fee shall be paid
for filing a response to a petition alleging these acts.
  SEC. 6.  Section 527.8 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   527.8.  (a) Any employer, whose employee has suffered unlawful
violence or a credible threat of violence from any individual, that
can reasonably be construed to be carried out or to have been carried
out at the workplace, may seek a temporary restraining order and an
injunction on behalf of the employee prohibiting further unlawful
violence or threats of violence by that individual.
   (b) For the purposes of this section:
   (1) "Unlawful violence" is any assault or battery, or stalking as
prohibited in Section 646.9 of the Penal Code, but shall not include
lawful acts of self-defense or defense of others.
   (2) "Credible threat of violence" is a knowing and willful
statement or course of conduct that would place a reasonable person
in fear for his or her safety, or the safety of his or her immediate
family, and that serves no legitimate purpose.
   (3) "Course of conduct" is a pattern of conduct composed of a
series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a
continuity of purpose, including following or stalking an employee to
or from the place of work; entering the workplace; following an
employee during hours of employment; making telephone calls to an
employee; or sending correspondence to an employee by any means,
including, but not limited to, the use of the public or private
mails, interoffice mail, fax, or computer e-mail.
   (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a court
to issue a temporary restraining order or injunction prohibiting
speech or other activities that are constitutionally protected, or
otherwise protected by Section 527.3 or any other provision of law.
   (d) For purposes of this section, the terms "employer" and
"employee" mean persons defined in Section 350 of the Labor Code.
The term "employer" also includes a federal agency, the state, a
state agency, a city, county, or district, and a private, public, or
quasi-public corporation, or any public agency thereof or therein.
The term "employee" also includes the members of boards of directors
of private, public, and quasi-public corporations and elected and
appointed public officers.  For purposes of this section only, the
term "employee" also includes a volunteer or independent contractor
who performs services for the employer at the employer's worksite.
   (e) Upon filing a petition for an injunction under this section,
the plaintiff may obtain a temporary restraining order in accordance
with subdivision (a) of Section 527, if the plaintiff also files an
affidavit that, to the satisfaction of the court, shows reasonable
proof that an employee has suffered unlawful violence or a credible
threat of violence by the defendant, and that great or irreparable
harm would result to an employee. In the discretion of the court, and
on a showing of good cause, a temporary restraining order issued
under this section may include other named family or household
members who reside with the employee.
   A temporary restraining order granted under this section shall
remain in effect, at the court's discretion, for a period not to
exceed 15 days, unless otherwise modified or terminated by the court.

   (f) Within 15 days of the filing of the petition, a hearing shall
be held on the petition for the injunction.  The defendant may file a
response that explains, excuses, justifies, or denies the alleged
unlawful violence or credible threats of violence or may file a
cross-complaint under this section.  At the hearing, the judge shall
receive any testimony that is relevant and may make an independent
inquiry.  Moreover, if the defendant is a current employee of the
entity requesting the injunction, the judge shall receive evidence
concerning the employer's decision to retain, terminate, or otherwise
discipline the defendant.  If the judge finds by clear and
convincing evidence that the defendant engaged in unlawful violence
or made a credible threat of violence, an injunction shall issue
prohibiting further unlawful violence or threats of violence.  An
injunction issued pursuant to this section shall have a duration of
not more than three years.  At any time within the three months
before the expiration of the injunction, the plaintiff may apply for
a renewal of the injunction by filing a new petition for an
injunction under this section.
   (g) Nothing in this section shall preclude either party from
representation by private counsel or from appearing on his or her own
behalf.
   (h) Upon filing of a petition for an injunction under this
section, the defendant shall be personally served with a copy of the
petition, temporary restraining order, if any, and notice of hearing
of the petition.  Service shall be made at least five days before the
hearing.  The court may, for good cause, on motion of the plaintiff
or on its own motion, shorten the time for service on the defendant.

   (i) The court shall order the plaintiff or the attorney for the
plaintiff to deliver a copy of each temporary restraining order or
injunction, or modification or termination thereof, granted under
this section, by the close of the business day on which the order was
granted, to the law enforcement agencies within the court's
discretion as are requested by the plaintiff.  Each appropriate law
enforcement agency shall make available information as to the
existence and current status of these orders to law enforcement
officers responding to the scene of reported unlawful violence or a
credible threat of violence.
   (j) Any intentional disobedience of any temporary restraining
order or injunction granted under this section is punishable pursuant
to Section 273.6 of the Penal Code.
   (k) Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding,
diminishing, altering, or modifying the duty, if any, of an employer
to provide a safe workplace for employees and other persons.
   (l) The Judicial Council shall develop forms, instructions, and
rules for scheduling of hearings and other procedures established
pursuant to this section.  The forms for the petition and response
shall be simple and concise, and their use by parties in actions
brought pursuant to this section shall be mandatory.
   (m) A temporary restraining order or injunction relating to
harassment or domestic violence issued by a court pursuant to this
section shall be issued on forms adopted by the Judicial Council of
California and that have been approved by the Department of Justice
pursuant to subdivision (i) of Section 6380 of the Family Code.
However, the fact that an order issued by a court pursuant to this
section was not issued on forms adopted by the Judicial Council and
approved by the Department of Justice shall not, in and of itself,
make the order unenforceable.
   (n) Information on any temporary restraining order or injunction
relating to harassment or domestic violence issued by a court
pursuant to this section shall be transmitted to the Department of
Justice in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 6380 of the
Family Code.
   (o) There shall be no filing fee for a petition that alleges that
a person has inflicted or threatened violence against an employee of
the petitioner, or stalked the employee, or acted or spoke in any
other manner that has placed the employee in reasonable fear of
violence, and that seeks protective or restraining orders or
injunctions restraining stalking or future violence or threats of
violence, in any action brought pursuant to this section.  No fee
shall be paid for filing a response to a petition alleging these
acts.
  SEC. 7.  Section 871.3 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   871.3.  (a) An action for relief under this chapter shall be
treated as an unlimited civil case, regardless of the amount in
controversy and regardless of whether a defendant cross-complains for
relief under this chapter.  Any other case in which a defendant
cross-complains for relief under this chapter shall be treated as a
limited civil case if the cross-complaint is defensive and the case
otherwise satisfies the amount in controversy and other requirements
of Section 85.

           (b) In every case, the burden is on the good faith
improver to establish that the good faith improver is entitled to
relief under this chapter, and the degree of negligence of the good
faith improver should be taken into account by the court in
determining whether the improver acted in good faith and in
determining the relief, if any, that is consistent with substantial
justice to the parties under the circumstances of the particular
case.
  SEC. 8.  Section 1277 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   1277.  (a) Where an action for a change of name is commenced by
the filing of a petition, the court shall thereupon make an order
reciting the filing of the petition, the name of the person by whom
it is filed and the name proposed, and directing all persons
interested in the matter to appear before the court at a time and
place specified, which shall be not less than four or more than eight
weeks from the time of making the order, to show cause why the
application for change of name should not be granted.  A copy of the
order to show cause shall be published pursuant to Section 6064 of
the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation to be
designated in the order published in the county.  If no newspaper of
general circulation is published in the county, a copy of the order
to show cause shall be posted by the clerk of the court in three of
the most public places in the county in which the court is located,
for a like period.  Proof shall be made to the satisfaction of the
court of this publication or posting, at the time of the hearing of
the application.
   Four weekly publications shall be sufficient publication of the
order to show cause.  If the order is published in a daily newspaper,
publication once a week for four successive weeks shall be
sufficient.
   Where a petition has been filed for a minor and the other parent,
if living, does not join in consenting thereto, the petitioner shall
cause, not less than 30 days prior to the hearing, to be served
notice of the time and place of the hearing or a copy of the order to
show cause on the other parent pursuant to Section 413.10, 414.10,
415.10, or 415.40.
   (b) An action for a change of name for a witness participating in
the state Witness Protection Program established by Title 7.5
(commencing with Section 14020) of Part 4 of the Penal Code who has
been approved for the  change of name by the program is exempt from
the requirement for publication of the order to show cause under
subdivision (a).
   (c) Where application for change of name is brought as part of an
action under the Uniform Parentage Act (Part 3 (commencing with
Section 7600) of Division 12 of the Family Code), whether as part of
a petition or cross-complaint or as a separate order to show cause in
a pending action thereunder, service of the application shall be
made upon all other parties to the action in a like manner as
prescribed for the service of a summons, as is set forth in Article 3
(commencing with Section 415.10) of Chapter 4 of Title 5 of Part 2.
Upon the setting of a hearing on the issue, notice of the hearing
shall be given to all parties in the action in a like manner and
within the time limits prescribed generally for the type of hearing
(whether trial or order to show cause) at which the issue of the
change of name is to be decided.
  SEC. 8.2.  Section 1277 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended
to read:
   1277.  (a) Where an action for a change of name is commenced by
the filing of a petition, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and
(c), the court shall thereupon make an order reciting the filing of
the petition, the name of the person by whom it is filed and the name
proposed, and directing all persons interested in the matter to
appear before the court at a time and place specified, which shall be
not less than four or more than eight weeks from the time of making
the order, to show cause why the application for change of name
should not be granted.  A copy of the order to show cause shall be
published pursuant to Section 6064 of the Government Code in a
newspaper of general circulation to be designated in the order
published in the county.  If no newspaper of general circulation is
published in the county, a copy of the order to show cause shall be
posted by the clerk of the court in three of the most public places
in the county in which the court is located, for a like period.
Proof shall be made to the satisfaction of the court of this
publication or posting, at the time of the hearing of the
application.
   Four weekly publications shall be sufficient publication of the
order to show cause.  If the order is published in a daily newspaper,
publication once a week for four successive weeks shall be
sufficient.
   Where a petition has been filed for a minor by a parent and the
other parent, if living, does not join in consenting thereto, the
petitioner shall cause, not less than 30 days prior to the hearing,
to be served notice of the time and place of the hearing or a copy of
the order to show cause on the other parent pursuant to Section
413.10, 414.10, 415.10, or 415.40.
   (b) Where the petition for a change of name alleges that the
reason for the petition is to avoid domestic violence, as defined in
Section 6211 of the Family Code, and the petitioner is a participant
in the address confidentiality program created pursuant to Chapter
3.1 (commencing with Section 6205) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the
Government Code, the petition, the order of the court, and the copy
published pursuant to subdivision (a) shall, in lieu of reciting the
proposed name, indicate that the proposed name is confidential and
will be on file with the Secretary of State pursuant to the
provisions of the address confidentiality program.
   (c) An action for a change of name for a witness participating in
the state Witness Protection Program established by Title 7.5
(commencing with Section 14020) of Part 4 of the Penal Code who has
been approved for the change of name by the program is exempt from
the requirement for publication of the order to show cause under
subdivision (a).
   (d) Where application for change of name is brought as part of an
action under the Uniform Parentage Act (Part 3 (commencing with
Section 7600) of Division 12 of the Family Code), whether as part of
a petition or cross-complaint or as a separate order to show cause in
a pending action thereunder, service of the application shall be
made upon all other parties to the action in a like manner as
prescribed for the service of a summons, as is set forth in Article 3
(commencing with Section 415.10) of Chapter 4 of Title 5 of Part 2.
Upon the setting of a hearing on the issue, notice of the hearing
shall be given to all parties in the action in a like manner and
within the time limits prescribed generally for the type of hearing
(whether trial or order to show cause) at which the issue of the
change of name is to be decided.
   (e) Where a guardian files a petition to change the name of his or
her minor ward pursuant to Section 1276:
   (1) The guardian shall provide notice of the hearing to any living
parent of the minor by personal service at least 30 days prior to
the hearing.
   (2) If either or both parents are deceased or cannot be located,
the guardian shall cause, not less than 30 days prior to the hearing,
to be served a notice of the time and place of the hearing or a copy
of the order to show cause on the child's grandparents, if living,
pursuant to Section 413.10, 414.10, 415.10, or 415.40.
  SEC. 8.3.  Section 1277 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended
to read:
   1277.  (a) Where an action for a change of name is commenced by
the filing of a petition, except as provided in subdivisions (b) and
(c), the court shall thereupon make an order reciting the filing of
the petition, the name of the person by whom it is filed and the name
proposed, and directing all persons interested in the matter to
appear before the court at a time and place specified, which shall be
not less than four or more than eight weeks from the time of making
the order, to show cause why the application for change of name
should not be granted.  A copy of the order to show cause shall be
published pursuant to Section 6064 of the Government Code in a
newspaper of general circulation to be designated in the order
published in the county.  If no newspaper of general circulation is
published in the county, a copy of the order to show cause shall be
posted by the clerk of the court in three of the most public places
in the county in which the court is located, for a like period.
Proof shall be made to the satisfaction of the court of this
publication or posting, at the time of the hearing of the
application.
   Four weekly publications shall be sufficient publication of the
order to show cause.  If the order is published in a daily newspaper,
publication once a week for four successive weeks shall be
sufficient.
   Where a petition has been filed for a minor by a parent and the
other parent, if living, does not join in consenting thereto, the
petitioner shall cause, not less than 30 days prior to the hearing,
to be served notice of the time and place of the hearing or a copy of
the order to show cause on the other parent pursuant to Section
413.10, 414.10, 415.10, or 415.40.
   (b) Where the petition for a change of name alleges that the
reason for the petition is to avoid domestic violence, as defined in
Section 6211 of the Family Code, or stalking, as defined in Section
646.9 of the Penal Code, and the petitioner is a participant in the
address confidentiality program created pursuant to Chapter 3.1
(commencing with Section 6205) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the
Government Code, the petition, the order of the court, and the copy
published pursuant to subdivision (a) shall, in lieu of reciting the
proposed name, indicate that the proposed name is confidential and
will be on file with the Secretary of State pursuant to the
provisions of the address confidentiality program.
   (c) An action for a change of name for a witness participating in
the state Witness Protection Program established by Title 7.5
(commencing with Section 14020) of Part 4 of the Penal Code who has
been approved for the change of name by the program is exempt from
the requirement for publication of the order to show cause under
subdivision (a).
   (d) Where application for change of name is brought as part of an
action under the Uniform Parentage Act (Part 3 (commencing with
Section 7600) of Division 12 of the Family Code), whether  as part of
a petition or cross-complaint or as a separate order to show cause
in a pending action thereunder, service of the application shall be
made upon all other parties to the action in a like manner as
prescribed for the service of a summons, as is set forth in Article 3
(commencing with Section 415.10) of Chapter 4 of Title 5 of Part 2.
Upon the setting of a hearing on the issue, notice of the hearing
shall be given to all parties in the action in a like manner and
within the time limits prescribed generally for the type of hearing
(whether trial or order to show cause) at which the issue of the
change of name is to be decided.
   (e) Where a guardian files a petition to change the name of his or
her minor ward pursuant to Section 1276:
   (1) The guardian shall provide notice of the hearing to any living
parent of the minor by personal service at least 30 days prior to
the hearing.
   (2) If either or both parents are deceased or cannot be located,
the guardian shall cause, not less than 30 days prior to the hearing,
to be served a notice of the time and place of the hearing or a copy
of the order to show cause on the child's grandparents, if living,
pursuant to Section 413.10, 414.10, 415.10, or 415.40.
  SEC. 9.  Section 1731 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   1731.  As used in this title:
   (a) "Alternative dispute resolution process" or "ADR process"
means a process in which parties meet with a third party neutral to
assist them in resolving their dispute outside of formal litigation.

   (b) "General civil case" means all civil cases except probate,
guardianship, conservatorship, family law (including proceedings
under the Family Law Act, Uniform Parentage Act, and Uniform Child
Custody Jurisdiction Act; freedom from parental custody and control
proceedings; and adoption proceedings), juvenile court proceedings,
small claims, and other civil petitions, as defined  by the Judicial
Council on the effective date of this section, including petitions
for a writ of mandate or prohibition, temporary restraining orders,
harassment restraining orders, domestic violence restraining orders,
writs of possession, appointment of a receiver, release of property
from lien, and change of name.
   (c) "Mediation" means a process in which a neutral person or
persons facilitate communication between disputants to assist them in
reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.
  SEC. 10.  Section 1738 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   1738.  (a) All statements made by the parties during a mediation
under this title shall be subject to Sections 703.5 and 1152, and
Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1115) of Division 9 of, the
Evidence Code.
   (b) Any reference to a mediation or the statement of nonagreement
filed pursuant to Section 1739 during any subsequent trial shall
constitute an irregularity in the proceedings of the trial for the
purposes of Section 657.
  SEC. 11.  Section 2024 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   2024.  (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any party
shall be entitled as a matter of right to complete discovery
proceedings on or before the 30th day, and to have motions concerning
discovery heard on or before the 15th day, before the date initially
set for the trial of the action.  If either of these dates falls on
a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday as specified in Section 10, the last
day shall be the next successive court day.  As used in this section,
discovery is considered completed on the day a response is due or on
the day a deposition begins.  Except as provided in subdivision (e),
a continuance or postponement of the trial date does not operate to
reopen discovery proceedings.
   (b) The time limit on completing discovery in an action to be
arbitrated under Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of
Title 3 of Part 3 is subject to Judicial Council Rule.  After an
award in a case ordered to judicial arbitration, completion of
discovery is limited by Section 1141.24.
   (c) This section does not apply to (1) summary proceedings for
obtaining possession of real property governed by Chapter 4
(commencing with Section 1159) of Title 3 of Part 3, in which
discovery shall be completed on or before the fifth day before the
date set for trial except as provided in subdivisions (e) and (f), or
(2) eminent domain proceedings governed by Title 7 (commencing with
Section 1230.010) of Part 3.
   (d) Any party shall be entitled as a matter of right to complete
discovery proceedings pertaining to a witness identified under
Section 2034 on or before the 15th day, and to have motions
concerning that discovery heard on or before the 10th day, before the
date initially set for the trial of the action.
   (e) On motion of any party, the court may grant leave to complete
discovery proceedings, or to have a motion concerning discovery
heard, closer to the initial trial date, or to reopen discovery after
a new trial date has been set.  This motion shall be accompanied by
a declaration stating facts showing a reasonable and good faith
attempt at an informal resolution of each issue presented by the
motion.
   In exercising its discretion to grant or deny this motion, the
court shall take into consideration any matter relevant to the leave
requested, including, but not limited to, the following:
   (1) The necessity and the reasons for the discovery.
   (2) The diligence or lack of diligence of the party seeking the
discovery or the hearing of a discovery motion, and the reasons that
the discovery was not completed or that the discovery motion was not
heard earlier.
   (3) Any likelihood that permitting the discovery or hearing the
discovery motion will prevent the case from going to trial on the
date set, or otherwise interfere with the trial calendar, or result
in prejudice to any other party.
   (4) The length of time that has elapsed between any date
previously set, and the date presently set, for the trial of the
action.
   The court shall impose a monetary sanction under Section 2023
against any party, person, or attorney who unsuccessfully makes or
opposes a motion to extend or to reopen discovery, unless it finds
that the one subject to the sanction acted with substantial
justification or that other circumstances make the imposition of the
sanction unjust.
   (f) Parties to the action may, with the consent of any party
affected by it, enter into an agreement to extend the time for the
completion of discovery proceedings or for the hearing of motions
concerning discovery, or to reopen discovery after a new date for
trial of the action has been set.  This agreement may be informal,
but it shall be confirmed in a writing that specifies the extended
date.  In no event shall this agreement require a court to grant a
continuance or postponement of the trial of the action.
   (g) When the last day to perform or complete any act provided for
in this article falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday as specified
in Section 10, the time limit is extended until the next day that is
not a Saturday,  Sunday, or holiday.
  SEC. 12.  Section 2031 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   2031.  (a) Any party may obtain discovery within the scope
delimited by Section 2017, and subject to the restrictions set forth
in Section 2019, by inspecting documents, tangible things, and land
or other property that are in the possession, custody, or control of
any other party to the action.
   (1) A party may demand that any other party produce and permit the
party making the demand, or someone acting on that party's behalf,
to inspect and to copy a document that is in the possession, custody,
or control of the party on whom the demand is made.
   (2) A party may demand that any other party produce and permit the
party making the demand, or someone acting on that party's behalf,
to inspect and to photograph, test, or sample any tangible things
that are in the possession, custody, or control of the party on whom
the demand is made.
   (3) A party may demand that any other party allow the party making
the demand, or someone acting on that party's behalf, to enter on
any land or other property that is in the possession, custody, or
control of the party on whom the demand is made, and to inspect and
to measure, survey, photograph, test, or sample the land or other
property, or any designated object or operation on it.
   (b) A defendant may make a demand for inspection without leave of
court at any time.  A plaintiff may make a demand for inspection
without leave of court at any time that is 10 days after the service
of the summons on, or in unlawful detainer actions within five days
after service of the summons on or appearance by, the party to whom
the demand is directed, whichever occurs first.  However, on motion
with or without notice, the court, for good cause shown, may grant
leave to a plaintiff to make an inspection demand at an earlier time.

   (c) A party demanding an inspection shall number each set of
demands consecutively.  In the first paragraph immediately below the
title of the case, there shall appear the identity of the demanding
party, the set number, and the identity of the responding party.
Each demand in a set shall be separately set forth, identified by
number or letter, and shall do all of the following:
   (1) Designate the documents, tangible things, or land or other
property to be inspected either by specifically describing each
individual item or by reasonably particularizing each category of
item.
   (2) Specify a reasonable time for the inspection that is at least
30 days after service of the demand, or in unlawful detainer actions
at least five days after service of the demand, unless the court for
good cause shown has granted leave to specify an earlier date.
   (3) Specify a reasonable place for making the inspection, copying,
and performing any related activity.
   (4) Specify any related activity that is being demanded in
addition to an inspection and copying, as well as the manner in which
that related activity will be performed, and whether that activity
will permanently alter or destroy the item involved.
   (d) The party demanding an inspection shall serve a copy of the
inspection demand on the party to whom it is directed and on all
other parties who have appeared in the action.
   (e) In addition to the inspection demands permitted by this
section, a party may propound a supplemental demand to inspect any
later acquired or discovered documents, tangible things, or land or
other property that are in the possession, custody, or control of the
party on whom the demand is made (1) twice prior to the initial
setting of a trial date, and (2) subject to the time limits on
discovery proceedings and motions provided in Section 2024, once
after the initial setting of a trial date.  However, on motion, for
good cause shown, the court may grant leave to a party to propound an
additional number of supplemental demands for inspection.
   (f) When an inspection of documents, tangible things or places has
been demanded, the party to whom the demand has been directed, and
any other party or affected person or organization, may promptly move
for a protective order.  This motion shall be accompanied by a
declaration stating facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt
at an informal resolution of each issue presented by the motion.
   The court, for good cause shown, may make any order that justice
requires to protect any party or other natural person or organization
from unwarranted annoyance, embarrassment, or oppression, or undue
burden and expense.  This protective order may include, but is not
limited to, one or more of the following directions:
   (1) That all or some of the items or categories of items in the
inspection demand need not be produced or made available at all.
   (2) That the time specified in subdivision (i) to respond to the
set of inspection demands, or to a particular item or category in the
set, be extended.
   (3) That the place of production be other than that specified in
the inspection demand.
   (4) That the inspection be made only on specified terms and
conditions.
   (5) That a trade secret or other confidential research,
development, or commercial information not be disclosed, or be
disclosed only to specified persons or only in a specified way.
   (6) That the items produced be sealed and thereafter opened only
on order of the court.
   If the motion for a protective order is denied in whole or in
part, the court may order that the party to whom the demand was
directed provide or permit the discovery against which protection was
sought on terms and conditions that are just.
   The court shall impose a monetary sanction under Section 2023
against any party, person, or attorney who unsuccessfully makes or
opposes a motion for a protective order, unless it finds that the one
subject to the sanction acted with substantial justification or that
other circumstances make the imposition of the sanction unjust.
   (g) The party to whom an inspection demand has been directed shall
respond separately to each item or category of item by a statement
that the party will comply with the particular demand for inspection
and any related activities, a representation that the party lacks the
ability to comply with the demand for inspection of a particular
item or category of item, or an objection to the particular demand.
   In the first paragraph of the response immediately below the title
of the case, there shall appear the identity of the responding
party, the set number, and the identity of the demanding party.  Each
statement of compliance, each representation, and each objection in
the response shall bear the same number and be in the same sequence
as the corresponding item or category in the demand, but the text of
that item or category need not be repeated.
   (1) A statement that the party to whom an inspection demand has
been directed will comply with the particular demand shall state that
the production, inspection, and related activity demanded will be
allowed either in whole or in part, and that all documents or things
in the demanded category that are in the possession, custody, or
control of that party and to which no objection is being made will be
included in the production.
   Any documents demanded shall either be produced as they are kept
in the usual course of business, or be organized and labeled to
correspond with the categories in the demand.  If necessary, the
responding party at the reasonable expense of the demanding party
shall, through detection devices, translate any data compilations
included in the demand into reasonably usable form.
   (2) A representation of inability to comply with the particular
demand for inspection shall affirm that a diligent search and a
reasonable inquiry has been made in an effort to comply with that
demand.  This statement shall also specify whether the inability to
comply is because the particular item or category has never existed,
has been destroyed, has been lost, misplaced, or stolen, or has never
been, or is no longer, in the possession, custody, or control of the
responding party.  The statement shall set forth the name and
address of any natural person or organization known or believed by
that party to have possession, custody, or control of that item or
category of item.
   (3) If only part of an item or category of item in an inspection
demand is objectionable, the response shall contain a statement of
compliance, or a representation of inability to comply with respect
to the remainder of that item or category.  If the responding party
objects to the demand for inspection of an item or category of item,
the response shall (A) identify with particularity any document,
tangible thing, or land falling within any category of item in the
demand to which an objection is being made, and (B) set forth clearly
the extent of, and the specific ground for, the objection.  If an
objection is based on a claim of privilege, the particular privilege
invoked shall be stated.  If an objection is based on a claim that
the information sought is protected work product
                      under Section 2018, that claim shall be
expressly asserted.
   (h) The party to whom the demand for inspection is directed shall
sign the response under oath unless the response contains only
objections.  If that party is a public or private corporation or a
partnership or association or governmental agency, one of its
officers or agents shall sign the response under oath on behalf of
that party.  If the officer or agent signing the response on behalf
of that party is an attorney acting in that capacity for a party,
that party waives any lawyer-client privilege and any protection for
work product under Section 2018 during any subsequent discovery from
that attorney concerning the identity of the sources of the
information contained in the response.  The attorney for the
responding party shall sign any responses that contain an objection.

   (i) Within 30 days after service of an inspection demand, or in
unlawful detainer actions within five days of an inspection demand,
the party to whom the demand is directed shall serve the original of
the response to it on the party making the demand, and a copy of the
response on all other parties who have appeared in the action, unless
on motion of the party making the demand the court has shortened the
time for response, or unless on motion of the party to whom the
demand has been directed, the court has extended the time for
response.  In unlawful detainer actions, the party to whom the demand
is directed shall have at least five days from the date of service
of the demand to respond unless on motion of the party making the
demand the court has shortened the time for the response.
   (j) The party demanding an inspection and the responding party may
agree to extend the time for service of a response to a set of
inspection demands, or to particular items or categories of items in
a set, to a date beyond that provided in subdivision (i).  This
agreement may be informal, but it shall be confirmed in a writing
that specifies the extended date for service of a response.  Unless
this agreement expressly states otherwise, it is effective to
preserve to the responding party the right to respond to any item or
category of item in the demand to which the agreement applies in any
manner specified in subdivision (g).
   (k) The inspection demand and the response to it shall not be
filed with the court.  The party demanding an inspection shall retain
both the original of the inspection demand, with the original proof
of service affixed to it, and the original of the sworn response
until six months after final disposition of the action.  At that
time, both originals may be destroyed, unless the court, on motion of
any party and for good cause shown, orders that the originals be
preserved for a longer period.
   (l) If a party to whom an inspection demand has been directed
fails to serve a timely response to it, that party waives any
objection to the demand, including one based on privilege or on the
protection for work product under Section 2018.  However, the court,
on motion, may relieve that party from this waiver on its
determination that (1) the party has subsequently served a response
that is in substantial compliance with subdivision (g), and (2) the
party's failure to serve a timely response was the result of mistake,
inadvertence, or excusable neglect.
   The party making the demand may move for an order compelling
response to the inspection demand.  The court shall impose a monetary
sanction under Section 2023 against any party, person, or attorney
who unsuccessfully makes or opposes a motion to compel a response to
an inspection demand, unless it finds that the one subject to the
sanction acted with substantial justification or that other
circumstances make the imposition of the sanction unjust.  If a party
then fails to obey the order compelling a response, the court may
make those orders that are just, including the imposition of an issue
sanction, an evidence sanction, or a terminating sanction under
Section 2023.  In lieu of or in addition to that sanction, the court
may impose a monetary sanction under Section 2023.
   (m) If the party demanding an inspection, on receipt of a response
to an inspection demand, deems that (1) a statement of compliance
with the demand is incomplete, (2) a representation of inability to
comply is inadequate, incomplete, or evasive, or (3) an objection in
the response is without merit or too general, that party may move for
an order compelling further response to the demand.  This motion (A)
shall set forth specific facts showing good cause justifying the
discovery sought by the inspection demand, and (B) shall be
accompanied by a declaration stating facts showing a reasonable and
good faith attempt at an informal resolution of any issue presented
by it.
   Unless notice of this motion is given within 45 days of the
service of the response, or any supplemental response, or on or
before any specific later date to which the demanding party and the
responding party have agreed in writing, the demanding party waives
any right to compel a further response to the inspection demand.
   The court shall impose a monetary sanction under Section 2023
against any party, person, or attorney who unsuccessfully makes or
opposes a motion to compel further response to an inspection demand,
unless it finds that the one subject to the sanction acted with
substantial justification or that other circumstances make the
imposition of the sanction unjust.
   If a party fails to obey an order compelling further response, the
court may make those orders that are just, including the imposition
of an issue sanction, an evidence sanction, or a terminating sanction
under Section 2023.  In lieu of or in addition to that sanction, the
court may impose a monetary sanction under Section 2023.
   (n) If a party filing a response to a demand for inspection under
subdivision (g) thereafter fails to permit the inspection in
accordance with that party's statement of compliance, the party
demanding the inspection may move for an order compelling compliance.

   The court shall impose a monetary sanction under Section 2023
against any party, person, or attorney who unsuccessfully makes or
opposes a motion to compel compliance with an inspection demand,
unless it finds that the one subject to the sanction acted with
substantial justification or that other circumstances make the
imposition of the sanction unjust.
   If a party then fails to obey an order compelling inspection, the
court may make those orders that are just, including the imposition
of an issue sanction, an evidence sanction, or a terminating sanction
under Section 2023.  In lieu of or in addition to that sanction, the
court may impose a monetary sanction under Section 2023.
  SEC. 13.  Section 2094 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to
read:
   2094.  (a) An oath, affirmation, or declaration in an action or a
proceeding, may be administered by obtaining an affirmative response
to one of the following:
   (1) "You do solemnly state that the evidence you shall give in
this issue (or matter) shall be the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, so help you God."
   (2) "You do solemnly state, under penalty of perjury, that the
evidence that you shall give in this issue or matter shall be the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."
   (b) In the alternative to the forms prescribed in subdivision (a),
the court may administer an oath, affirmation, or declaration in an
action or a proceeding in a manner that is calculated to awaken the
person's conscience and impress the person's mind with the duty to
tell the truth.  The court shall satisfy itself that the person
testifying understands that his or her testimony is being given under
penalty of perjury.
  SEC. 14.  Section 2095 of the Code of Civil Procedure is repealed.

  SEC. 15.  Section 2096 of the Code of Civil Procedure is repealed.

  SEC. 16.  Section 2097 of the Code of Civil Procedure is repealed.

  SEC. 17.  Section 66909.2 of the Government Code is amended to
read:
   66909.2.  (a) The Legislature finds and declares that
accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the Lake Tahoe
Acquisitions Bond Act (Title 7.43 (commencing with Section 66950))
depends upon prompt and efficient acquisition of property within the
Lake Tahoe region.
   (b) The Legislature further finds and declares that the
conservancy is a unique entity, that some lands acquired in
furtherance of the goals and objectives of this title and the Lake
Tahoe Acquisitions Bond Act (Title 7.43 (commencing with Section
66950)), though not wholly unimproved, are equivalent in character
and uses to unimproved public lands coming within the purview of
Section 831.2, and that, for the above reasons, the immunity
provisions of Section 831.2 should be extended to provide an immunity
from liability for injuries resulting from a natural condition of
certain partially improved lands acquired in furtherance of the goals
and objectives of the Lake Tahoe Acquisitions Bond Act and this
title.
   (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the extension of
Section 831.2 pursuant to this chapter apply only to lands acquired
in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Lake Tahoe
Acquisitions Bond Act and this title and that this chapter does not
affect the construction of Section 831.2, or justify a provision
similar to this chapter, with respect to any other public property.

  SEC. 18.  Section 66909.5 of the Government Code is amended to
read:
   66909.5.  (a) This chapter shall remain in effect only until
January 1, 2006, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later
enacted statute, which is chaptered before January 1, 2006, deletes
or extends that date.
   (b) On or before January 1, 2006, the conservancy shall report to
the Legislature, with respect to any property that is subject to the
immunity provided by this chapter, both of the following:
   (1) The nature and extent of any injury sustained by any person on
that property since September 17, 1984.
   (2) Any personal injury or wrongful death litigation brought by,
on behalf of, or against, any public entity since September 17, 1984,
arising from occurrences on that property.
  SEC. 19.  Section 14029 of the Penal Code is amended to read:
   14029.  All information relating to any witness participating in
the program established pursuant to this title shall remain
confidential and is not subject to disclosure pursuant to the
California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section
6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code) and, if a
change of name has been approved by the program, the order to show
cause is not subject to the publication requirement of Section 1277
of the Code of Civil Procedure.
  SEC. 20.  Section 1310 of the Probate Code is amended to read:
   1310.  (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b), (c), (d), and
(e), an appeal pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1300)
stays the operation and effect of the judgment or order.
   (b) Notwithstanding that an appeal is taken from the judgment or
order, for the purpose of preventing injury or loss to a person or
property, the trial court may direct the exercise of the powers of
the fiduciary, or may appoint a temporary guardian or conservator of
the person or estate, or both, or special administrator, to exercise
the powers, from time to time, as if no appeal were pending.  All
acts of the fiduciary pursuant to the directions of the court made
under this subdivision are valid, irrespective of the result of the
appeal.  An appeal of the directions made by the court under this
subdivision shall not stay these directions.
   (c) In proceedings for guardianship of the person, Section 917.7
of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply.
   (d) An appeal shall not stay the operation and effect of the
judgment or order if the court requires an undertaking, as provided
in Section 917.9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and the undertaking
is not given.
   (e) An appeal shall not stay the operation and effect of a
judgment for money or an order directing payment of money, unless one
of the following applies:
   (1) A bond is posted as provided in Section 917.1 of the Code of
Civil Procedure.
   (2) The payment is to be made from a decedent's estate being
administered under Division 7 (commencing with Section 7000) or from
the estate of a person who is subject to a guardianship or
conservatorship of the estate under Division 4 (commencing with
Section 1400).  However, a court may require bond as provided in
subdivision (d).
  SEC. 21.  Section 2805 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
   2805.  (a) For the purpose of locating stolen vehicles, (1) any
member of the California Highway Patrol, or (2) a member of a city
police department, a member of a county sheriff's office, or a
district attorney investigator, whose primary responsibility is to
conduct vehicle theft investigations, may inspect any vehicle of a
type required to be registered under this code, or any identifiable
vehicle component thereof, on a highway or in any public garage,
repair shop, terminal, parking lot, new or used car lot, automobile
dismantler's lot, vehicle shredding facility, vehicle leasing or
rental lot, vehicle equipment rental yard, vehicle salvage pool, or
other similar establishment, or any agricultural or construction work
location where work is being actively performed, and may inspect the
title or registration of vehicles, in order to establish the
rightful ownership or possession of the vehicle or identifiable
vehicle component.
   As used in this subdivision, "identifiable vehicle component"
means any component which can be distinguished from other similar
components by a serial number or other unique distinguishing number,
sign, or symbol.
   (b) A member of the California Highway Patrol, a member of a city
police department or county sheriff's office, or a district attorney
investigator whose primary responsibility is to conduct vehicle theft
investigations, may also inspect, for the purposes specified in
subdivision (a), implements of husbandry, special construction
equipment, forklifts, and special mobile equipment in the places
described in subdivision (a) or when that vehicle is incidentally
operated or transported upon a highway.
   (c) Whenever possible, inspections conducted pursuant to
subdivision (a) or (b) shall be conducted at a time and in a manner
so as to minimize any interference with, or delay of, business
operations.
  SEC. 21.  Section 8.2 of this bill incorporates amendments to
Section 1277 of the Code of Civil Procedure proposed by this bill,
Section 1 of AB 205, and Section 3 of AB 2155.  It shall only become
operative if (1) all bills are enacted and become effective on or
before January 1, 2001, (2) each bill amends Section 1277 of the Code
of Civil Procedure, (3) SB 1318 is not enacted or if enacted does
not amend Sections 6205, 6205.5, 6206, 6208.5, and 6209.7 of the
Government Code, and (4) this bill is enacted after AB 205 and AB
2155, in which case Sections 8 and 8.3 of this bill shall not become
operative.
  SEC. 22.  Section 8.3 of this bill incorporates amendments to
Section 1277 of the Code of Civil Procedure proposed by this bill,
Section 1.5 of AB 205, and Section 4 of AB 2155.  It shall only
become operative if (1) all bills are enacted and become effective on
or before January 1, 2001, (2) each bill amends Section 1227 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, (3) SB 1318 is enacted and amends Sections
6205, 6205.5, 6206, 6208.5, and 6209.7 of the Government Code, and
(4) this bill is enacted after AB 205 and AB 2155, in which case
Sections 8 and 8.2 of this bill shall not become operative.
